Help Cathy Stay At Home ❤️

Hi everyone,

My name is K.C., Cathy’s niece and god-daughter. She lovingly calls me Katherine, but she’s the only one that does. I’m asking for your help. Following three weeks of illness and four weeks in the hospital/ rehab for renal failure, she has finally returned home. We are thrilled! However, her house needs some serious ADA upgrades for her to remain at home.

To provide some context, Cathy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013 and later spinal stenosis which required three surgeries. That said, she’ll need a walk-in shower, comfort height toilets, trackless doors, and some kitchen appliances, so she won’t have to bend down. Since moving into her Sonoma home, she’s attempted to secure a contractor and a bank loan. Good news: She’s found the perfect contractor… but no bank loan. We are unclear what Parkinson’s has in store for her and our family, but your donation will seriously help.

Thank you so much!

K.C.

In her own words, an update on her condition:

I’ve become some what of a bionic woman with a spinal cord stimulator for my Spinal Stenosis. The deterioration will continue. And to complete my bionic status…

I’m considering DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) for my Parkinson’s, which will improve my speech, dyskinesia, fine motor skills, walking/gait—eliminate shuffling, but not so much balance issues, and with the probability of decreased RX.  

Since March, my current mobility is with a walker. Since my recent release from UCSF, and Spring Lake Village rehab, I have home health care where I’m getting physical therapy twice weekly, with daily exercise. My goal is to get back to walking without aid of a walker.

I appreciate your consideration and I have no expectations.

♥️With gratitude!

Cathy